The 13th of Paris

SPT understands the difference between schmaltzy and winsome, and in Mat Smarts comedy, director Shana Bestock goes for the latter. When young Vincent (Trick Danneker) flies to Paris on a whim to visit the vacant loveshack of his late grandpapa Jacques, little does he expect the old man (Frank Lawler) to be there. The play erects two parallel tracks: Jacquess smooth seduction 40-odd years ago of his wife Chloe (Candace Vance), and Vincents own bumpy ride with adorably average Annie (Emily Chisholm). The 13th of Paris succeeds because it doesnt try to be a centimeter bigger than it is. MARGARET FRIEDMAN [See the full review.]